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Planning a 6-month cycling trip through Asia in winter and need to get off the ground. Previous trips have been severely hindered by bad sleep. Here's what I've bought/learnt already and I'd appreciate any advice you can offer:

- I'm in the UK and prefer to buy here if the available gear is adequate.
- I'm 5ft6 and only 140-150lb - cycling will do that to you!
- I need to be able to go to ground regularly in the absence of trees/posts.
- I've seen the DD hammocks and I'm wondering if the Travel model (waterproof), which should mean I don't need a groundsheet, would be a waste of money in that it would make me sweat. Otherwise, the idea would be a Frontline (non-waterproof) plus a groundsheet (which one?!) that would possibly double as UQ/windbreaker. Thoughts?
- I have a 3/4 Thermarest I'd prefer to use between the double base layers, but will that be inadequate? I hope not as it packs nicely into my panniers and it's already paid for.
- I have 2 SBs (30F and 50F) and would like to be able to put them to use instead of spending more on insulation.
- I'm used to wearing a lot of clothes while sleeping on the ground in winter - do you think this is an appropriate way of saving weight on extra hammock insulation?
- I'm undecided on the tarp but DD have a 10ftX10ft one that seems big enough to make a tarp tent.
- Weight is obviously a concern but sleep is more important!

Hey Gobsh - just sent you a lengthy PM. I recommended UKHammocks also.

I got in a fight one time with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said, "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh, yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you won't be able to get into the corners very well."

hello i am kinda new to hammock camping, but got the camo Claytor mosquito/jungle hammock and love it. i think it has converted me to hammock camping. my buddy just got the new hennessy and he likes it also.